Mad Monkey Panglao

Mad Monkey Panglao Reviews

Mad Monkey Panglao

Bgy, Sitio Daorong Blvd, Panglao, Bohol Island, 6340, PhilippinesView Hotel Details
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Guest Reviews of Mad Monkey Panglao

8.6/10
Very Good
42 review
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Location8.0
Amenities8.7
Service9.0
Cleanliness8.7
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Negative reviews(2)
Ervin Cortezo
Bed In Standard 4 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Jul 2025
Solo traveler
4 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 30, 2025
I had conflicts with my hotel bookings and end-up staying at this hostel instead. I stayed at the men’s room good for 4. We were only three during the stay. One was a foreigner from London and the other one is a Pinoy from Tacloban who was in Bohol for the international fun run and who was a loud snorer. Oh life in a hostel. But overall, the stay is still good considering the cheap price.
Response from Property: Hi Ervin, thank you so much for your review - it was so kind of you to take the time to write it! It was a pleasure hosting you and we’d love to do it again soon.
Guest User
Bed In Standard 8 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Jul 2025
Solo traveler
2 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Sep 2, 2025
Great value hostel, nice staff and cool atmosphere. Great to meet people if travelling alone
Response from Property: Hi there, it was an absolute delight having you stay here with our team at Mad Monkey. Wishing you the best for your onward trip! Thank you for choosing our socially responsible hostel.
Anonymous User
Bed in Standard 4 Bed Female Dorm
Stayed in May 2025
Solo traveler
39 review
7.0/10
Posted on Jul 5, 2025
I didnt like the noise from generator near family room. And loud music during the day, too much. The Food was good. The Beach was not for swimming, you need to go to Alona. But Alona is more noisy.
Response from Property: Hi there, thank you for your feedback. The design chosen for our Panglao property features a nipa hut, which is inspired by traditional local roofing designs and aims to capture the authentic vibe of provincial homes here in the Philippines. On the downside, noise insulation is affected. To help mitigate any discomfort, we provide earplugs to our guests. Additionally, we do go to great lengths in our online marketing, videos, and room descriptions to make it clear that we are a party hostel. For this reason, we will tend to be a little noisier; midnight marks the beginning of the quiet hours. Thank you, and safe travels!
Guest User
Bed In Standard 4 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Sep 2025
Solo traveler
2 review
3.0/10
Posted on Oct 8, 2025
Extremely dirty, ended up check in out and booking another hotel in the middle of the night.
Response from Property: Hi Mintaki, we’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Had our reception or housekeeping team been informed, we would have done our best to ensure you had a comfortable stay. As it is a shared dormitory, we encourage all guests to be mindful of their spaces and our housekeeping team conducts daily rounds during the day to maintain cleanliness. Regarding the toilet condition, it is already scheduled for an upgrade and re-tiling. Thank you for your feedback and we hope you’ll visit us again in the future to see the improvements we’ve made!
Peter Aying
Bed In Standard 20 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
10 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Dec 29, 2024
Affordable, fun, and lively! Mad Monkey Hostel exceeded expectations. Enjoyed the foam party and welcome drink. Only drawback: 1km from Alona Beach. Recommended for budget-conscious travelers seeking a social vibe! 4/5 stars)
Response from Property: Hi Pedro, thank you for your awesome review! We really would like to thank you for supporting us. Your stay at Mad Monkey makes a real difference here in the local community.
Nippy
Bed In Standard 4 Bed Dorm
Stayed in May 2025
Solo traveler
33 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 23, 2025
I went there early morning like 7 am they gave me check in that time I am so happy with the service really nice people and whole empty room for me
Response from Property: Hi Nippy, thank you for your review – it’s always a treat to have nice people like you stay with us. Thanks for supporting us and choosing a socially responsible hostel.
Anonymous User
Bed In Standard 8 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo traveler
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 11, 2025
My stay was great and the place is so nice
Response from Property: Hi there, wow, thanks for the great review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a good time at Mad Monkey. Looking forward to seeing you again sooner rather than later.
Guest User
Bed In Standard 4 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Oct 2024
Traveling with friends
30 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Dec 8, 2024
The hostel was clean and had activities in the evening to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere to meet with other stayers. The only downside is that it is far (about a 20 mins walk) from the main area of activities (Alona Beach) and that the Wi-Fi was a bit slow.
Response from Property: Hi Nicholas, thank you so much for your review. We are looking forward to seeing you again! 9 times out of 10 it’s the guest that defines how much of a great time they have here, and you were an awesome guest! Thanks so much, and cheers for choosing our socially responsible hostel.
Guest User
Bed In Standard 8 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 26, 2025
Everything’s perfect. The room is soooo clean. I like all the staff there, especially Pedro, he’s extremely friendly and sooo kind. I would definitely come back here again.
Response from Property: Hi there, wow, thanks for the great review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a good time at Mad Monkey. Looking forward to seeing you again sooner rather than later.
Aya01
Bed In Standard 20 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Sep 2024
Business traveler
17 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Oct 26, 2024
this is my first time staying in a hostel and all is worth it .. get to meet new friends .. their staffs are really nice .. a lot of fun activities and free drinks !! super worth the price 😍
Response from Property: Hi there, what a gem of a review! Good people have a good time here and you were a fantastic guest! Thanks again - we really hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
Pirotzi
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couple
13 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 4, 2025
My stay at Mad Monkey Panglao was amazing! The vibe was fun and lively, perfect for meeting new people and enjoying the social atmosphere. The facilities were clean, and the pool area was a great spot to relax during the day. The staff were friendly and made the experience even better. The location was convenient, close to the beach and local attractions. If you're looking for a fun and budget-friendly place to stay in Panglao, I highly recommend Mad Monkey!
Response from Property: Hi Pirotzi, thank you for your review. We are well pleased that you had a blast! The guests can create a great vibe just as much as our staff can, and you were an awesome guest! Thanks again come back soon - we miss you already.
Ponatan87
Bed In Standard 20 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo traveler
23 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 9, 2025
All good, from the hostel side.  Fellow dormitory users not always considerate , will definitely take a whole room next time around
Response from Property: Hi there, thank you for choosing Mad Monkey Hostels for your stay. We loved having you here and we wish you the very best for your onward trip.
Guest User
Bed In Standard 8 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Sep 2025
Solo traveler
9 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Oct 26, 2025
Is good but you should have a bike
Response from Property: Hi there, thank you for the great rating! We’re so glad to hear that you had a good time at Mad Monkey. Looking forward to seeing you again sooner rather than later.
Ana Albano
Bed In Standard 20 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Oct 2024
Solo traveler
33 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 19, 2024
Good place friendly staff
Response from Property: Hi Analou, thank you for your review – it’s always a treat to have nice people like you stay with us. Thanks for supporting us and choosing a socially responsible hostel.
Anonymous User
Bed In Standard 20 Bed Dorm
Stayed in Jun 2024
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 23, 2024
This place is good. What I like most is their free breakfast and drinks.
Response from Property: Hi there, wow, thanks for the great review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a good time at Mad Monkey. Looking forward to seeing you again sooner rather than later.